Dear readers and riders : the beloved books, faithful fans, and hidden private life of Marguerite Henry
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Published
North Pomfret, Vermont : Trafalgar Square, 2024.
ISBN
9781646011940
Physical Desc
xvii, 308 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
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Providence Public - Lobby New Materials | 813.54 T253 2024 | Processing |
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Published
North Pomfret, Vermont : Trafalgar Square, 2024.
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9781646011940
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-300) and index.
Description
"In certain circles, her name inspires immediate recognition and pronouncements of a committed admiration that has likely spanned decades. As an author, Marguerite Henry was indeed remarkably prolific, with 59 books published, millions of copies sold, and nearly 80 years of her life spent writing them-or responding personally to the stacks of fan mail she received-at her typewriter. Her books, most meticulously researched historical fiction about influential horses and the hosts of fascinating characters who surrounded them-to name just a few, her Newbery Award winner King of the Wind, the book that changed an island Misty of Chincoteague, and the glowingly reviewed Justin Morgan Had a Horse-have had an outsized influence on those who grew up reading them, ultimately leading to writing careers, lives dedicated to riding and caring for horses and other animals, and even fan memoirs describing Henry's impact. But despite a professional existence that became profoundly public, particularly after Misty of Chincoteague, published in 1947, became a bestseller and eventually a popular feature film in 1961, Henry's own life was mostly shielded from view. With particular purpose to uncover what is little known about the author, as well as superb instincts for illustrating fascinating details that help readers construct the settings in which Henry's creative mind, intensive historical and scholarly research, and storytelling ability matured and evolved, accomplished journalist and author Lettie Teague has provided a unique biography that is as much a pleasure to read as her subject's own books. Highlighting over a dozen titles that represent, to Teague, not only the best of Marguerite Henry's work but help tell the story of Marguerite Henry herself, and following the trail of some of her remarkable collaborators-most importantly, the charismatic and talented artist Wesley Dennis-Teague gives Henry fans what they always strived for through their thousands of letters: personal connection"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Teague, L. (2024). Dear readers and riders: the beloved books, faithful fans, and hidden private life of Marguerite Henry . Trafalgar Square.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Teague, Lettie. 2024. Dear Readers and Riders: The Beloved Books, Faithful Fans, and Hidden Private Life of Marguerite Henry. Trafalgar Square.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Teague, Lettie. Dear Readers and Riders: The Beloved Books, Faithful Fans, and Hidden Private Life of Marguerite Henry Trafalgar Square, 2024.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Teague, Lettie. Dear Readers and Riders: The Beloved Books, Faithful Fans, and Hidden Private Life of Marguerite Henry Trafalgar Square, 2024.
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